(a) whether India has maintained its top spot in milk production in the world and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether a proposal has been sent to the United States of America to open its market for milk and agriculture imports from India; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) : Yes Sir. India was the largest milk producer in the world in 2015-2017, as per FAO Report (Food Outlook, May 2019).
(b) & (c) : Yes Sir. Market access request for agricultural products viz. Table grapes, Pineapple, Papaya, Potato, Turnip, Radish and Sweet Orange from India for export to USA has been sent. India currently exports milk products viz. Butter, Ghee, Cheese to USA.
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